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Inadvertently: meaning, definitions and examples

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inadvertently

 

[ ˌɪn.ədˈvɜːrt.ənt.li ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

used in a sentence

Without intention; accidentally. Happening or done without intention or thought; unintentionally.

Synonyms

accidentally, by mistake, unintentionally

Examples of usage

  • He inadvertently left his keys in the car.
  • She inadvertently offended her coworker with her comment.
Context #2 | Adjective

used in a sentence

Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning; unintentional.

Synonyms

accidental, unintended, unintentional

Examples of usage

  • The inadvertent release of the confidential information led to a security breach.
  • Her inadvertent mistake cost the company thousands of dollars.

Translations

Translations of the word "inadvertently" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inadvertidamente

🇮🇳 अनजाने में

🇩🇪 versehentlich

🇮🇩 tidak sengaja

🇺🇦 ненавмисно

🇵🇱 nieumyślnie

🇯🇵 うっかり

🇫🇷 involontairement

🇪🇸 inadvertidamente

🇹🇷 yanlışlıkla

🇰🇷 무심코

🇸🇦 بدون قصد

🇨🇿 neúmyslně

🇸🇰 neúmyselne

🇨🇳 无意中

🇸🇮 nenamerno

🇮🇸 óvart

🇰🇿 байқамай

🇬🇪 გაუაზრებლად

🇦🇿 qəsdən deyil

🇲🇽 inadvertidamente

Etymology

The word 'inadvertently' originated from the Latin word 'inadvertentem', which means 'not taking heed'. It entered the English language in the early 18th century. The prefix 'in-' signifies 'not' or 'without', while 'advertent' comes from 'advertere' meaning 'to turn toward'. Thus, 'inadvertently' conveys the idea of not turning one's attention or intention towards something, resulting in an accidental or unintentional action.

See also: advert, advertise, advertising, inadvertent.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,303, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.